72 Results for : kezia
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Bliss and Other Stories , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 433min
'Lottie and Kezia stood on the patch of lawn just inside the gate, all ready for the fray in their coats with brass anchor buttons....' In the realm of the short story, Katherine Mansfield established a highly original style. Undramatic, poetic, and lyrical, her writing is exquisitely subtle in its treatment of human behaviour. When these 14 short stories were published in 1920, she had already effected a transformation in this form of fiction, and her influence has been deeply felt by subsequent writers. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Miriam Margolyes. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/bbcw/002988/bk_bbcw_002988_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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We Will Bleed: Seers and Demigods, Book 4 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 510min
Something strange is happening around Seattle, and only the gods know what. Jasper, Kezia, and their family have been getting dragged into the gods’ disputes for a while, but now, their issues are all personal ones. Argus, the giant who tried to kill them, is still on the loose. Furthermore, a primordial being has started showing up around them. And then, there is still that pesky prophecy that has been hanging over their heads.Their problems seem to get worse when the seers lose their visions and can’t figure out why. All their enemies and problems start closing in around them, and only one thing is perfectly clear: The gods are keeping secrets, and the seers and demigods are the ones to suffer for it. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jasmine Paige Moore. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/176137/bk_acx0_176137_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Melting into You (A Small Town Romance): Stewart Island Series, Book 2 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 563min
Big, sexy men who don’t relate well to kids need not apply....Ben Harland is, by his own admission, a bit of a grouch. He doesn’t do soppy chick flicks or cozy home and family. He sure doesn’t need any more drama in his world. But life has a way of biting him in the ass. Cue insta-daddyhood to an eight-year-old girl who lands on his doorstep and an out-of-control attraction to Stewart Island's hot school teacher.Kezia Murphy plays her widow card well. When you don’t trust people not to let you down, you don’t get involved. Though Ben makes her skin sizzle just by looking at him, he’s counting the days until he’s once again a single man. But no matter how much Kezia yearns for his touch, and her daughter Zoe longs for a daddy, can Ben ever be the right man for the job? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Amy Soakes. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/161476/bk_acx0_161476_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Three Wise Cats: A Christmas Story , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 232min
Three Wise Cats is an inspirational tale about three cats and their journey to witness the first Christmas. The old Siamese Ptolemy was alongside his master when a star of unusual brightness was seen in the heavens, indicating an event of momentous significance, and leading to a great place and fulfill the prophecy: The three shall find the one. The three are, Abishag, a sturdy, reliable cat who has never shirked her duty; Kezia, a beautiful young tabby, delicate, a bit vain, but of good heart; and Ira, taller and stronger than the others, with a temper. Accompanying them is a fourth traveler--the rat, Asmodeus, who can hear of no glorious thing without wanting to spoil it. Together, the unlikely band will cover many miles, and have many dangerous adventures. And finally they will come to a far land, where the star bends close to the earth over a humble stable. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Lyssa Browne. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/live/000358/bk_live_000358_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Dangerous Women
The compelling, gorgeously atmospheric tale of love, betrayal and innocence, inspired by the incredible true story of female convicts'Beautifully written, an epic sea voyage with an intriguing murder mystery . . . an unputdownable read' KATIE FFORDE'I was thoroughly entranced by the story, and the great murder mystery kept me guessing throughout. A real joy to read' 5***** Reader Review'A gorgeous and compelling story with vibrant characters . . . I was fascinated' RACHEL HORE______Kezia Hayter knows these women aren't dangerous.One hundred and eighty petty convicts, all sentenced to transportation to Australia.On board the Rajah, Kezia makes it her duty to redeem them, enlisting a select few to create an intricate quilt. With each stitch, they are tied closer together.But when one woman is murdered, Kezia's work is threatened. She maintains faith in their innocence, even when the men leading the investigation do not.But if she can't find the killer, how can Kezia save them?Based on a real-life voyage, Dangerous Women is a sweeping tale of confinement, hope and the terrible things we do to survive.______'An intriguing murder-mystery, skilfully written and bursting with colour and life' Lucy Atkins, author of Magpie Lane'Dazzling. A captivating story filled with intrigue and dark secrets. An immensely satisfying tale of guilt, innocent and second chances' Emma Rous, author of The Au Pair'A fabulous, page-turning novel that kept me gripped. It's impossible not to become engaged with these women' Jane Harris, author of The Observations'This is a locked room mystery to end all locked room mysteries!' Sophie Bennett, author of The Windsor KnotReaders are entranced by Dangerous Women:'I thoroughly enjoyed this clever, poignant tale of embroidery and murder on the high seas' 5***** Reader Review'A wonderfully inspiring read, full of compassion and friendship. Full of the social history of the time, I enjoyed this book immensely' 5***** Reader Review'A fascinating book about a group of women determined to survive' 5***** Reader Review'I sat down and read Dangerous Women in one go. I don't think I could have put it down if the house was on fire!' 5***** Reader Review'I have fallen in love with this story! I loved how all the women felt real and all their faults. A GEM of a book' 5***** Reader Review- Shop: buecher
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Monkspike: You Are Not Forgiven , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 512min
1149 was a violent year in the Forest of Dean. During the reign of King Stephen, laws were lax, and landowners exacted high tithes from peasants forced to hand over their produce or face torture. One sector in society however, did not have to pay, and those were the monks. A fact which enraged local tyrant Baron John Rivers.Today, nearly 900 years later, the forest village of Monkspike sits brooding. There is a sickness here passed down through ancient lines, one which is noted and deeply felt by Sylvia Massey, the new psychologist. What is wrong with nurse Belinda Sully's son? Why did her husband take his own life? Why are the old people in Temple Lake Nursing Home so terrified? And what are the lawless inhabitants of nearby Wolfs Cross hiding?It is a dark village indeed, but one which has kept its secrets well. That is until local girl Kezia Elwyn returns home as a practicing Satanist and resurrects a hellish wrath no longer containable.Burdo, the white monk, will infect your dreams.... This is pure occult horror and definitely not for the faint of heart.... ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Penny Scott-Andrews. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/174746/bk_acx0_174746_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Performing for Motion Capture (eBook, ePUB)
Want to be the next Andy Serkis as Gollum in Lord of the Rings? Or Zoe Saldana in Avatar? How about Seth MacFarlane in Ted? Or do you want to star in video games such as Fortnite, Call of Duty or Halo? If so, this book will tell you everything you need to know about acting for motion capture. This is the first book to provide an invaluable resource for the education of the next generation of performers in this exciting medium. Over the last 10 years, a revolution has occurred in digital production - video games have overtaken the film and TV industries in terms of production and revenues. Many video games derive their digital animation from human performance by means of motion and performance capture. Actors such as Andy Serkis and Troy Baker have won critical acclaim for their digital performance in games and film. The book includes contributions from practitioners working across the globe, including: actor Kezia Burrows; software developer Stéphane Dalbera; director Kate Saxon; a group of Japanese games directors; Jeremy Meunier, Head of Motion Capture at Moov studios, Montreal; Marc Morisseau, motion editor for Avatar; and a Chinese Motion Capture suit manufacturer.- Shop: buecher
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Performing for Motion Capture (eBook, PDF)
Want to be the next Andy Serkis as Gollum in Lord of the Rings? Or Zoe Saldana in Avatar? How about Seth MacFarlane in Ted? Or do you want to star in video games such as Fortnite, Call of Duty or Halo? If so, this book will tell you everything you need to know about acting for motion capture. This is the first book to provide an invaluable resource for the education of the next generation of performers in this exciting medium. Over the last 10 years, a revolution has occurred in digital production - video games have overtaken the film and TV industries in terms of production and revenues. Many video games derive their digital animation from human performance by means of motion and performance capture. Actors such as Andy Serkis and Troy Baker have won critical acclaim for their digital performance in games and film. The book includes contributions from practitioners working across the globe, including: actor Kezia Burrows; software developer Stéphane Dalbera; director Kate Saxon; a group of Japanese games directors; Jeremy Meunier, Head of Motion Capture at Moov studios, Montreal; Marc Morisseau, motion editor for Avatar; and a Chinese Motion Capture suit manufacturer.- Shop: buecher
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The Girl in the Woods , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 647min
Multiple murders. Multiple suspects. No proof.Rebekah and Mark Walker find themselves in every parent’s worst nightmare when their dazzling, talented daughter Kezia vanishes after a night out. Soon, they are propelled into the vortex of a fraught missing person inquiry.In a family torn apart by the disappearance of an apparently captivating teenager, we discover a tangled web of intrigue: mutual suspicion, sibling struggles, and the vain attempt of Kezia's parents to maintain a normal life in the face of almost unendurable pressures.As the days progress, the mystery deepens. Strange and terrifying clues come to light, raising even more questions, while long-buried secrets of Kezia's friends, family, and acquaintances - including a best-selling author - are uncovered, with devastating consequences.But Kezia’s disappearance is only the first in a series of apparently unconnected crimes. Detective Inspector Barbara Forster, heading the enquiry, must discover the pattern and reveal the chilling truth, aided by an investigative journalist Alice Myers, whose own life is put at risk. But haunted by secrets of her own and an unshakable belief that she knows the identity of the prime suspect - an obsession that threatens to end her career - Barbara faces a frantic race against time, following a treacherous path that leads all the way to a dark and explosive climax.A gripping crime thriller with shocking twists you won't see coming that ultimately forces you to question everything in this coldly harrowing exposé of the depths of human nature. Revenge and unspeakable crimes converge on a small Peak District village in The Girl in the Woods. Next in the popular, gritty Alice Myers psychological crime thriller series and the best yet! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Rayner Bourton. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/190405/bk_acx0_190405_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Yoga Cocaine , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 400min
Jessica needs a fix.Vacillating between a desire to get high and a yearning for a substance-free life, she finds herself alternating between cocaine and yoga, dependence and freedom. Will she be able to let go of her self-abuse and find sobriety one day, and one breath, at a time? An addict who once disappeared into crack dens, she now seeks solace at yoga studios. As Jessica attempts to create a path to recovery “on the mat” and in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, she grapples with one unanswerable question: Is recovery worth it? Yoga Cocaine traces one addict's journey from the unknown of addiction to the unknown of recovery."A raw, compelling, artfully crafted novel, Yoga Cocaine takes us on a deep dive into the shadowy world of addiction. This novel powerfully illuminates what's available to us when we commit ourselves to the redemptive path of recovery. Even if you've never struggled with addiction, you will be shaken, moved, and inspired." (Kezia Renée Lechner, author of Close to the Bone: An Uncommon Love Story)"Yoga Cocaine is a heart-wrenching story of a woman failing at what seems like an impossible mission: getting sober. Its intense, matter-of-fact voice draws us into Jessica's world, walking us through her journey in a way that helps us to see into the mind of an addict and understand how long and hard a journey it really is." (Selina J. Eckert, author of This Cursed Flame)"Jessica's experiences could put any fraternity guy to shame, yet you feel for her and root for her, despite her nonexistent moral compass. Through yoga, and some serious diversions, she undergoes a powerful, poignant transformation. Yoga Cocaine is an emotional roller-coaster ride of despair and recovery. It's a must read for anyone who's ever dealt with addiction or loves yoga." (Heidi Doheny Jay, author of Confessions of 400 Men)“For anyone who has known addiction and sobri ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Daralyse Lyons. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/231147/bk_acx0_231147_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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